I watched this movie in the theater 3x, as many times as it was nominated for a Golden Globe. It was definitely snuffed at the Oscars, but I still think it was the best movie of 2010. How can you go wrong with a ‘small town girl makes it in the big city’ plot? Sensational dancing and incredible music? And an all-star cast that includes my favorite Christina Aguilera, Julianne Hough, Kristen Bell, McSteamy Eric Dane, Stanley Tucci, Cher, and Chelsea Traille?
Well, with a little help from my friends, my obsession with this movie musical is almost complete: Soundtrack (Katrina Jensen), official coffee table book (Allen Del Rosario), DVD (Dave Brown), possible choreographed routine (Amantha Writer), and outfits (my own).
I’ve recently realized that I associate memories with clothes. Every item in my wardrobe has a story. Each is taken care of like I would care for my future children. If something goes awry, I fulfill my duties as faithful patrons to my trusty cobbler, tailor, or dry cleaner for expert assistance.
I heart dresses! They are a simple go-to outfit that is suitable almost anywhere. All you need are accessories to spice up the look. I have a battery of dresses ready for any occasion... museum tours, weddings, work events, Salsa dancing, weekend brunch, housecleaning, beach walks, sports games, lazy ‘clear the dvr & veg’ days, the golf driving range, Girls’ Night shenanigans… you know, the usual adventures I encounter daily. I still buy a new one for Easter every year. To avoid becoming a Clothes hoarder though, I give my dresses away to ladies who not only appreciate them but can make their own memories in them too. And thanks to easy photo features on Facebook, if I’m pictured in a certain look too many times, they’re given away more quickly.
Some people wait to debut an outfit for a special someone or super special event. As I live in the glory of my singleness, my new mantra is – “To heck with that! I AM that special someone. I will make THIS a special event. Chances are someone there will appreciate me working this dress!” And it works like a charm. Every time.
